G-T5 with Zeal

[rexxigpilot]

Has anyone tried mounting the G-T5 to a nitro heli using Zeal anti-vibration tape? I've been down the path of one piece, then two pieces of the standard tape and still get an occasional glitch of roll right. I have it mounted with Zeal now and am just wondering what to expect. TIA.

[rexxigpilot]

Well, I flew today using Zeal to eliminate vibration to the FBL sensors. I'm happy to say it worked! No more glitches.

There was no loss of flight precison or any other bad traits. The G-T5 flew great. I upped my P gain from 90 to 100 with this new confidence in the G-T5.

My last flight of the day provided me the reason for the slight vibration that I could not eliminate and which was causing the poor performance of the G-T5 with standard tape. The one-way in the start shaft went out.

I'll probably keep the Zeal after fixing the one-way since it doesn't appear to have any negative influence on the G-T5.

[seemore74]

What zeal did you use rexxig? I've been having weird tail issues which put down to vibes, Are you referring to these:
http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/store/k104...ro-p-5781.html
http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/store/adhe...7-p-14740.html

[rexxigpilot]

Here's a link to get the Kyosho Zeal tape.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ng-Gel-1-Sheet

Zeal is 5mm thich, which is thicker than the Align anti-vibration tape. It also doesn't need any strap to secure the gyro. I believe straps somewhat defeat the purpose of anti-vibration tape.

There is another slicone rubber type anti-vib. tape product called Parma. It is mostly used for servos and RX installation by the RC car/truck guys. It is much thinner than Zeal (≈ 1mm) and does not require straps. This may work great on gyros too.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Tape-1x36-Roll

[J-S-Q]

Originally Posted by rexxigpilot

There is another slicone rubber type anti-vib. tape product called Parma. It is mostly used for servos and RX installation by the RC car/truck guys. It is much thinner than Zeal (≈ 1mm) and does not require straps. This may work great on gyros too.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Tape-1x36-Roll

That is exactly what I used to mount my GT-5 and it works great. I bought mine used and it didn't come with any pads. This is with a TRex 500EFL Pro so I can't comment on how well it would work on a nitro.